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Rory McIlroy, Caroline Wozniacki rings in the New Year with engagement announcement

The two former world No. 1s in their respective sports have been dating for more than two years.

Rory McIlroy and girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki leave the practice court during day six of the AEGON International tennis tournament at Devonshire Park on June 20, 2013 in Eastbourne, England. The pair announced their engagement yesterday. (Jan Kruger / GETTY IMAGES FILE PHOTO)

Northern Irishman McIlroy, 24, had to wait until December to claim his first title of the season when he dramatically edged Adam Scott on the final hole to win the Australian Open.

Wozniacki, 23, pulled out of this week’s Brisbane International with an injured right shoulder but is confident she will be able to play in this week’s Sydney International in preparation for the Jan. 13-26 Australian Open.

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“Happy New Year everyone! Rory and I started 2014 with a bang! ... I said YES!!!!” Wozniacki tweeted above a picture of her hand sporting an engagement ring.

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